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[phanfic]

Is this account still active? I love it so much and would like to know if its coming back or not

Thank you!

I personally have not spoken to any of the other admins about this blog "coming back" or not so it's just a matter of if they are still in the phandom or if they have time. I try to update this blog whenever we get an ask but that's about it. I have other active fanfic blogs to update as well

- Tori

[phanfic]

Does the tag for phanfic awards (to see all the past winning fics) not work anymore? Is there a link to show all award winners?

here's the link for the phanficawards tag

[phanfic]

Hi I’ve been looking for this amazing phanfiction for a while I read it when I was younger but Dan and Phil are together and hiding it from their online audience and are at a party when San gets drugged and s/a’d and Phil believes that Dan has cheated on him and either leaves him or fakes his death I can remember which exactly but Phil finds out what happened and tries to get back to Dan

Can anyone help find this fic?

- Tori

[phanfic]

I’ve been hunting this fanfiction down for years but I’ve had no luck. I’m almost positive it was called ‘Flight SK527’, Phil is coming back from a trip and the plane that he was supposed to be on crashes causing Dan to like have a breakdown but Phil actually missed his plane. It was my favorite and I need it back.

could this be the fic you are looking for?

Flight 254 - auroraphilealis

- Tori

[phanfictioncatalogue]

Hi, do you guys know of any active blogs where people can submit phanfic prompts? I have an idea that I want a fic of so bad but I am a terrible writer

You can submit fic ideas to @phanfic!

Or, if anyone takes prompts, they can leave a comment here!

[phanfic]

.

[doomedhowell]

the cat distribution system

link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/58077322 title: the cat distribution system rating: general word count: 1,510 summary: The cat distribution system finally choses Phil, he also meets one of his neighbors in the process.

It had been a rather long day for Phil, filming quite a few videos all morning for his youtube channel and then playing catch up on social media. Phil decided that he wanted to go on an evening walk. The weather was quite lovely, and he needed to get some fresh air after being cooped up in his apartment for so long.

Phil’s walking, humming along to the Taylor Swift song that’s stuck in his head. He stops as soon as he hears a sound that sounds like a meow. Phil looks around curiously, and he gasps when he sees a little orange cat across the street. Phil instantly pulls out his phone and starts filming. “Guys, you won’t believe this-” Phil glances both ways before quickly crossing the street, carefully walking over to the cat. “The cat distribution system has finally chosen me. I’ve been waiting for this for so- oh my goodness. Hi.”

The cat starts meowing more, and happily makes his way over to Phil, pawing at his leg.

“Oh wow, you’re super friendly, aren’t you? Hi there,” Phil says, and he bends down to pet the cat’s head. “You’re so cute. Where did you come from? Are you lost?”

“I see you’ve met George,”

Phil blinks in surprise, and he looks up to see a man with curly brown hair walking up to him. “I’m sorry?” He keeps his phone recording, just in case this guy happens to be a total creep and he needs evidence.

“Goerge,” the man says, walking closer to Phil. “This cat has been coming around my apartment for weeks now. I’d love to bring him inside but my dog wouldn’t allow it. He’s super sweet.”

“Yeah,” Phil chuckles softly and finally turns off the video, continuing to pet the cat who is apparently named George. “You said his name was George? Why George?”

“Oh,” the man chuckles. “I’m a Harry Potter fan. I saw the orange hair and thought of Weasley.”

“I see,” Phil says. “Do you think George would come with me?”

“He follows me all the time when I walk my dog, so I’d say there’s a good chance. You’re taking him in?” Dan asks, with a bit of hopefulness in his voice.

“If he’ll let me, then yes, I’d really like to. I’ve been waiting for the cat distribution system to give me a cat for years, ever since I kept seeing all those TikTok’s of other people getting lucky,” Phil chuckles.

“Not to sound really creepy or anything, but… why don’t I walk you back to your apartment? Maybe he’ll follow us. I’ve been feeding him for weeks, but has never let me pick him up,” the man says.

Phil hesitates, because he doesn’t know this man. He’s a total stranger. Just because he seems nice, it doesn’t mean anything. “Uhm,” he begins. “You promise you’re not like… a serial killer or anything?”

He snorts in response, clearly surprised. “I’m not. I promise. Just one of your neighbors who loves cats, animals in general really. Maybe I should tell you my name. I’m Dan. Dan Howell,”

“Well, it’s nice to meet you, Dan. I’m Phil,”

“Pleasure’s all mine. We should start heading to yours before it gets too dark,” Dan suggests.

“Right, yes. We should do that,” Phil agrees, and he looks down at the cat. “Come on George. Want to follow us? I promise I’ll get you out of this cold. You’ll have a nice bed, plenty of toys, and good food.” 

Dan and Phil slowly start walking with each other, Phil leading the way obviously. After a quick moment, Phil stops to turn and look to see if George has followed them. Unfortunately, he’s still wandering about in the same area, not following them in the slightest, which unsurprisingly disappoints Phil. His heart is totally set on taking George home with him. The cat is sweet, and seems super friendly.

“Hmm. That’s interesting. Usually he’s willing to follow me everywhere I go. Hey, I’ve got an idea. Why don’t I go get Meeko? George loves following me around when I have Meeko,”

“Meeko? That’s cute. Let me guess, you’re a Disney fan too?” Phil asks, grinning.

“Duh,” Dan replies, and grins right back at Phil. “I’ll be right back.”

“Okay. I’ll be here, I guess,” Phil says, and watches as Dan walks away, heading towards the apartment building. Phil stares at George for a moment before bending down, and starts calling him over. “Come on, sweet boy. Come here. I promise I’m not going to hurt you. I want to help you.” Phil smiles as soon as George finally starts walking over to him, and Phil can’t help but chuckle when the orange cat starts rubbing against his leg, purring and begging for more attention. “That’s a good boy.”

After a few more moments, Phil finally hears footsteps. He looks up and sees Dan walking towards him, this time with a leashed dog. Phil’s eyes widen when he sees that Dan’s dog is a shiba inu, which is definitely not what he expected the dog to be. “Wow. What a gorgeous dog,”

“Thanks. I was always obsessed with shiba inu’s as a kid. Come on, Meeko. Follow me,” Dan says, and he chuckles. “We’re not going our usual walk, so I’m sure he’s wondering what the hell is going on.”

“I promise it won’t be long. I’m just a bit that way,” Phil says as he points towards his apartment building, and he stands again. “Let’s see if it works. I would really like to take this little guy in tonight.”

“Yeah, that would be nice. It’s going to start getting cold soon, and I’d hate for him to have to spend winter outside,” Dan says as he starts walking. Phil walks as well, leading the way to his apartment. He’s pleased when George starts following them. In fact, George follows them all the way to Phil’s apartment building.

“Well, here I am,” Phil says, and he walks up the small set of stairs, he walks up to his door and unlocks it. He opens the door, and he laughs when George just walks right in. “Well, that was easy!”

“I think he knew,” Dan says, grinning. “I’m glad George found a good home.”

“Thanks for the help. Here,” Phil digs his phone out of his pocket and unlocks it before handing it to Dan. “Put your number in. I’ll update you on how George is doing. You know, settling in.”

“Thanks,” Dan says, and hands Phil his phone back after putting in his phone number. “Have a good night.”

“You too,” Phil says, and he looks down, chuckling when he sees George waiting for him. “Alright. Let’s go.” He looks at Dan one last time before walking into the apartment, allowing George to walk in, before shutting the door and locking it. He takes a deep breath. “Holy shit.”

Phil spends the rest of the night trying to get George settled in. He doesn’t have any supplies, but he already knows that he’s going to go out in the morning to buy everything George needs. Luckily, it’s late, and as soon as Phil got into his bed, George laid right there with him. Phil can only imagine how exhausted the cat must be, fighting for its life and surviving on the streets.

The next few weeks go by in a blur. Phil spends most of his time working at his coffee job, and then going home and taking care of George. He has friends over, but that’s about it. Phil doesn’t have much of a social life, really. But, he was never one to be social anyways. He’d rather hang out with his cat. Phil texts Dan small updates on George every once in a while, or sends him a picture or two, as promised.

Of course, that is until he runs into Dan Howell again. They bump into each other at the mailboxes.

“Oh, hi. Phil, right? It’s been awhile since I’ve last seen you,” Dan says.

Phil chuckles, nodding in agreement. “Yes, it has been. How have you been?”

“Busy, but good. How are you? How’s George?” Dan asks.

This is your chance, Phil. Be brave. “Well, maybe we could talk about it over lunch? You like coffee?”

“I can’t say I’m much of a coffee guy, but I’m certainly not going to miss an opportunity to have lunch with a hot guy like yourself. I know of this sick burger joint that just opened a few months ago. You in?”

Phil’s eyes instantly light up, and he nods eagerly. “That sounds perfect. What do you say… one thirty?”

“One thirty would be great. I’ll text you the directions to the place. I’ll see you at one thirty,”

“It’s a date!” Phil grins, and finishes grabbing his mail and heading back to his apartment. Phil has a date to get ready for after all, and this is the first date he’s gone on in over a year. He’s not screwing this up.

[phanfic]

hi this might be a big ask but i’ve been looking forever for a phanfic that i read on wattpad like 8 years ago, and it involves Phil living in an orphanage and eventually being adopted into Dan’s family and they don’t get along well, and Dan’s girlfriend is Phil’s bully from the orphanage that he came from. There was a lot of angst involved

I wish i remembered more about it!

does anyone know this fic? when i tried to search the only one that popped up was brotherly love but i didn't think that was correct

- tori

[doomedhowell]

we were never in the park (ignoring tornado warnings)

link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/57174091 title: we were never in the park (ignoring tornado warnings) rating: general word count: 1,255 summary: After Phil leaves Dan, Dan starts seeing a therapist. Then, Phil comes back, and Dan starts lying to his therapist about him.

Songfic: Tornado Warnings by Sabrina Carptenter

Dan should be getting better. He’s been going to therapy every Friday, talking to his therapist. He should be getting better, right? Maybe he hasn’t been completely truthful about his ex-boyfriend.

I'm lying to my therapist

I keep saying things like

"I never saw him and we never kissed"

“Can I see you tomorrow?” Phil asks when they’re in the parking lot, saying goodbye to each other. The weather is poorly, and Dan’s pretty sure there’s been a tornado warning they’ve ignored for the past fifteen minutes, too caught up in seeing each other.

Dan swore to himself that he wouldn’t let this happen again, but he spent the entire night with Phil, sitting together on the seesaw like they were giant kids, trying to talk about their feelings.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow is therapy day, and Dan has no idea what he’s going to say to his therapist, because she thinks he hasn’t been seeing Phil these past few months, that he’s been moving on when in reality, it’s the complete total opposite. Dan falls harder for him every time they see each other, which is the complete opposite of what he wanted. He told himself ages ago that he was over that son of a bitch.

I think he's onto me every time I say

"I'm over that son of a bitch"

I'm lying to my therapist

“I can’t,” Dan says, and he lets out a sigh. “I have therapy tomorrow.”

“Therapy?” Phil asks, frowning slightly. “When did you start doing therapy?”

When you broke my heart the first time and my friends told me I needed therapy when I fell into depression, is what Dan desperately wants to say, but that would be a little mean.

“It’s only been a couple months,” Dan lies quickly, shrugging his shoulders. He looks up at Phil. “I just needed to talk to someone about some issues. It’s nothing serious.”

“Okay then,” Phil says, though he doesn’t seem very convinced, but it’s not like Dan owes him anything, so he’s not going to say any more on the matter. “Text me when you get home.”

“I will,” Dan says, and he allows Phil to pull him into a hug, and Dan doesn’t want the hug to end, but it does too soon. Dan looks at Phil one last time before opening the car door, and climbing into his car. Dan glances up at the dark sky, and then he rolls down his window and looks up at Phil again. “Be safe driving. Looks like there’s bad weather.” He nods towards the sky.

Phil chuckles lightly as he glances at the sky as well. “Yeah, we probably should have left ages ago, huh?”

Dan shrugs. “I’m sure it’ll be fine,” he rolls his window back up, and turns on his car.

The next morning, Dan spends about an hour debating on whether or not he wants to cancel therapy, because he feels guilty that he’s going to have to lie to her again. He’s just wasting her time.

An hour later, Dan finds himself in the therapist's office, waiting for his therapist to be ready for him, and he’s desperately hoping that she doesn’t bring up Phil today. Dan just wants an hour where he doesn’t have to think about the man. He deserves that. There’s plenty of other things they could be talking about.

“Dan, are you ready?”

Dan looks up from his phone, and sees Angelina standing outside her door, smiling at him. “Uh, yeah,” he quickly clears his throat and stands up, before walking into the office. He walks over and sits in the chair.

“How about that weather last night, huh?” Angelina chuckles, walking over to her desk and sitting down. She looks up at Dan. “I mean, I really thought we were getting a tornado. We dodged the bullet!”

“Yeah, I know,” Dan chuckles. He remembers getting home last night to his apartment and having to go to the bathroom with his dog because the tornado sirens had finally gone off. He’s honestly surprised that he managed to get any sleep last night with all the events that happened. “It was pretty crazy.”

“Yes, well it looks like we have much better weather today. So, what do we want to talk about today?”

Dan can’t help but sigh in relief. “I actually have a lot on my mind…”

Two weeks later is when Dan sees Phil again. They meet up again at their usual place. Dan tries to tell Phil that they can’t keep doing this, that this needs to end. It’s not fair to either of them, and Dan wants to move on, but he can’t with how often they see each other.

Phil disagrees, saying they should give their relationship another try.

“Phil, you hurt me!” Dan cries, getting up from the swing, wanting to walk away. “You put me through hell, and- and do you know how long it took me to get out of the depression I was in after you left?”

“I apologized!” Phil shouts back. “I- I don’t know what I was thinking… I got scared. You were talking about long-term goals and I’ve never been in a serious relationship like ours before. So, I broke it off.”

Dan turns, and looks at Phil. “You should have just talked to me before doing something so drastic,”

“I didn’t know what to say Dan,” Phil argues weakly.

“We could have figured it out together. That’s what couples do,” Dan says, and he stops, looking at Phil, unable to stop the tears from forming in his eyes. Dan never thought about the fact that maybe Phil just didn’t want to figure it out with him. “U- Unless you didn’t want to figure it out together.”

“No! No, it’s not that,” Phil shakes his head quickly, and steps closer to Dan. “I didn’t want to break it off in the first place. I told you, I was just scared of committing to what you were talking about. I know that was wrong of me to do, and I wish I could take it back every single day. I know I hurt you and lost your trust, but can’t you give me another chance? I can make things right,”

Dan sighs as he stares at Phil, and runs a hand through his hair frustratingly. He wants to forgive Phil, because he thinks they could make it work. But, he’s scared of getting hurt again. They were together for three full years before Phil broke it off with him, leaving him in the dark with no explanation. “Fine,” he says. “But we’re going to do this properly. We’re going to start all over, and you’re going to have to earn my trust back. If you can prove to me that you really want this, then I’ll forgive you. Deal?”

“Deal. I think that’s very fair,” Phil says, nodding.

“Okay,” Dan says, and he takes a deep breath, quickly wiping away a tear that slips out of his eyes. “Uhm, it’s- it’s getting a little late. Do you want a ride home?”

“Yeah, that would be nice,” Phil says, nodding. “Thanks.”

“Yeah,” Dan says, and he nods towards his car, before leading the way out of the park.

Dan’s not really sure where this relationship is going in the future, but he’s sure that anything can happen now if not even tornado warnings can stop them from seeing each other. He also maybe should cancel his therapy sessions.

[phanfic]

Hi! One of my favourite fics I found here many years ago was "because I don't sleep at all without you pressed up against me" by pianodan, and I do have the link for it, but it won't open anymore 😭 I just wanna know if it's just me or it's really gone forever for everyone... and maybe if anyone has it somehow?

i believe their pianodan link doesn't work anymore so you have to replace it with their actual tumblr blog which is phanlight.tumblr.com

Because I Don’t Sleep At All Without You Pressed Up Against Me

- tori

[phanfic]

Summary: Dan proposes an April Fools Day prank that he thinks will shock the Internet. But, when it comes time to share it with the world, Phil has second thoughts. There is something he needs to get off of his chest instead.

Word count: 2,002

Tags: fluff, prank, first kiss, photography, fake relationship, fake marriage, love confessions, friends to lovers

[fruitypetal]

sick day [fic]

summary: dan doesn't feel well. word count: 1.5k content warnings: depression, recreational drug use

read on ao3

[phanfic]

Summary: 

“Are you gonna get changed?” Phil asks after Dan’s done stripping and Phil’s turned off the camera. Dan’s since put the whole ensemble back on, and caresses the cross hanging from his neck between his thumb and his forefinger as he considers.

“No.“ Phil’s hands suddenly feel very clammy, which is dangerous considering the fact that he’s holding their very expensive camera.

“Oh,” Phil answers.

-

the aftermath of the baking video

CW: light feminization, explicit PWP

Extra tags: top!phil, bottom!dan, roleplay, feminization, pwp, sister daniela

Word Count: 1712

Rating: E

[phanfic]

Summary: When Dan looked at Phil, he saw art… Phil was gorgeous, an absolute masterpiece. Dan didn’t even compare.

Word count: 529

Genre: fluff

Warnings: none

[phanfic]

Summary: Dan leaves to go on tour and Phil’s a little bit of a mess.

Word count: 1,285

Genre: fluff

Warnings: none

[phanfic]

Summary: Phil notices that Dan hasn’t been himself recently, so he helps him get out of his head.

Word count: 1,723

Genre: fluff, smut

Warnings: none

[phanfic]

Summary: Phil takes a drawing class in university and needs a subject for his drawing final.

Word count: 3,115

Genre: fluff

Warnings: none

[phanfic]

Title: Colors

Summary: Phan AU where you see in black and white until you find your soulmate (based on that post that I can’t find at the moment)

Triggers/Warnings: None

Length: 1.6k